Castroville, CA vs Lomita, CA

Castroville is moderately more affordable than Lomita, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Castroville scores 141 compared to 163 for Lomita, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lomita can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Castroville is $1,593/month compared to $1,918/month in Lomita — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Castroville is more affordable at $648,700 median vs $792,100.

Median household income in Castroville is $90,486 compared to $92,920 in Lomita (-2.6%). Lomita does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Castroville spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, less than the 24.8% in Lomita.